UN environment agency warns global sand demand outpacing sustainable supply
Beyza Binnur Donmez 12 May 2026•Update: 12 May 2026 Global demand for sand is rising faster than natural systems can replenish it, threatening ecosystems, biodiversity and livelihoods worldwide, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned in a report released Tuesday. The report said the world currently consumes around 50 billion tonnes of sand annually, driven by…
